Bridging the gap from hospital to home

If you or a loved one needs continued care after a hospital stay, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital partners with a network of local, high-quality Transitional Care Units (TCUs). Our doctors and nurse practitioners continue visits throughout recovery during these short-term stays, making for a smoother transition in care.

Park Nicollet partners with local transitional care locations

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) provide round-the-clock nursing care and significant assistance with daily activities. This is often for patients who have serious, persistent health issues and need long-term care.
A Transitional Care Unit provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services (physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.) to patients still recovering from an illness. Patients typically stay in a TCU for a limited amount of days, depending on medical needs. A TCU can be located in a SNF.

How did Methodist Hospital choose these locations?

Methodist Hospital chose nine locations to be a part of their preferred network based on:

High-quality performance

Location related to the hospital

Patient and doctor experience

Where our doctors are available to provide care

Would I benefit from choosing a Methodist Hospital preferred location?

You should choose a location that is best for you and your family. A list of available SNFs and TCUs in the area will be provided to you during the planning of your hospital discharge. Methodist Hospital Senior Services doctors and nurse practitioners spend more time on-site at the nine network locations than other local SNFs and TCUs. Our team also has access to our patients’ medical records, making communication about patient care easier at network locations. The nine in-network locations work with Methodist Hospital to improve communication, quality and overall coordination of patient care.